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trellis-break-loop

Analyze resolved defects to identify root causes and prevent recurring bug-fix loops.

10|Updated Mar 21, 2026
Search Tags:#debugging#root cause#regression prevention#knowledge capture#spec updates#bug analysis
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tincopper/neeko --skill trellis-break-loop-tincopper
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: trellis-break-loop
Source: https://github.com/tincopper/neeko/tree/main/.agents/skills/trellis-break-loop
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tincopper/neeko --skill trellis-break-loop-tincopper

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you stop the fix-forget-repeat cycle by turning a completed bug fix into a structured root-cause analysis and prevention plan.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Root Cause Classification: Identifies whether the issue came from missing specs, cross-layer contracts, change propagation, test gaps, or implicit assumptions.
  • Failed Fix Review: Explains why earlier attempts missed the real problem and what evidence should have changed the conclusion.
  • Prevention and Knowledge Capture: Recommends documentation, architecture, testing, runtime, and review safeguards, then converts insights into spec updates and follow-up actions.
  • Use Case: After fixing a recurring regression, use this Skill to document the true cause, prevent similar failures elsewhere, and update the relevant thinking guides.

Quick Start

Analyze the bug I just fixed and produce the break-the-loop report with root cause, failed fixes, prevention mechanisms, and knowledge capture actions.

Frequently Asked Questions about trellis-break-loop

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I prevent recurring bug regressions after deploying a fix?▼

To prevent recurring bug regressions, you must analyze the resolved defect to identify the root cause and understand why previous fixes failed, then apply systematic prevention planning and explicit knowledge capture into specs.

What is the best way to document root cause analysis for a resolved code defect?▼

The best way to document root cause analysis is to classify the defect origin—such as missing specs or test gaps—review failed fixes, and convert insights into structured spec updates and follow-up tickets.

Why do my bug fixes keep failing and causing the same regressions?▼

Bug fixes keep failing when earlier attempts miss the true problem due to implicit assumptions or cross-layer contract gaps; analyzing why previous fixes failed reveals the missing evidence needed to break the loop.

How do I update test suites and documentation to prevent future software defects?▼

To update tests and documentation for defect prevention, generate a structured report recommending architecture, testing, and review safeguards, then capture this knowledge directly into guides and follow-up tickets.

Can I use root cause analysis for post-debug reviews across code and tests?▼

Yes, you can apply root cause analysis to post-debug reviews across code, tests, and documentation to systematically expand prevention mechanisms and capture knowledge for broader reliability improvements.

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